Liberia's Johnson-Sirleaf sworn in
Source: Al Jazeera
President's rival, who had refused to accept her victory, attends inauguration amid promises of an inclusive government.
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberia's president, has been sworn in for a second term in a ceremony attended by her rival, whose refusal to recognise her victory had threatened to undermine the country's stability.
The 73-year-old Nobel laureate addressed opposition leader Winston Tubman on Monday, thanking him for agreeing to attend the ceremony, where he was seated in a place of honour in the front row.
The ceremony was also attended by a nine-member delegation from the United States, including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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